Slayers 2 Breathing Styles
The 8 Slayer Breathing Styles compared: what each does, how strong it is at launch, and what it pairs with.
The full 8-style roster is confirmed by multiple launch sources. Focus and standing notes are Community-reported (launch-window tier coverage); acquisition steps are Unverified.
All Breathing Styles
| Style | Focus | Launch standing | Pairs with | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | Instant-cast speed bursts, stuns | S-tier (PvP + PvE) | Agatsuma clan | Community-reported |
| Sound | Combo extensions, projectiles, team hold | A-tier | — | Community-reported |
| Snake | Teleport mobility, knock-ups, PvE barrages | A-tier | — | Community-reported |
| Insect | Fast poison-based combos | A-tier (needs Insect for Kocho) | Kocho clan | Community-reported |
| Stone | Hyper armor, uninterruptible attacks | B-tier PvP | — | Community-reported |
| Flame | AOE, range, burns | B-tier launch; high PvE with Rengoku | Rengoku clan | Community-reported |
| Water | Flexible kit; low launch DPS | C-tier at launch | — | Community-reported |
| Wind | Mobility; slow start-ups | C-tier at launch | Shinazugawa (no Wind needed) | Community-reported |
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How styles are acquired
Breathing Styles are found or trained through quests and grinding, not selected from a menu — per launch coverage. Complete the training quest chain to unlock your first style, then level it through use. Exact trainer NPCs and quest locations are Unverified; see the Slayer chain for the full route.
Choosing a style
- Easiest strong start: Thunder — ranked S-tier for PvP and PvE by launch coverage.
- Combo lovers: Sound and Snake have the most extension potential.
- Tanky aggressive play: Stone (hyper armor) and Flame (burns) suit slower, hard-hitting builds.
- Standings shift after balance patches — re-check this page after updates.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How many Breathing Styles are in Slayers 2?
8 — confirmed across multiple launch sources.
Which Breathing Style is best?
Thunder is the community consensus S-tier at launch; Sound and Snake also rank A-tier.
How do I get a Breathing Style?
Through quests and grinding rather than the menu — the training quest chain unlocks your style.
Can I switch Breathing Styles?
Community coverage implies switching is costly after investment; verify in-game before committing.